Fence plans for permits, property review, and HOA approval

Show exactly where the fence runs and what is being proposed. A clear plan helps separate boundary information, design decisions, permit rules, and private-association review.

  • Fence site plan
  • Fence elevations
  • Gate and dimension notes
Fence Plans drawing example

A practical approach to fence plans

A useful drawing package brings fence lines, gates, heights, materials, property boundaries, easements, corner visibility, permits, and HOA submissions into one coordinated view. That makes the project easier to understand, review, price, and build.

Begin with survey or accepted boundary information, site photos, fence type, height, gates, materials, grade conditions, easements, and local rules. HomeCat checks the property's zoning automatically and uses the applicable requirements to guide the plan. From there, the drawings can be shaped around the actual property and the decisions that matter to the project, with permit or professional-review items clearly flagged when they need attention.

How it works

  1. 01

    Add your fence project

    Sign in, choose the property, and enter the size and key requirements.

  2. 02

    Coordinate the plan

    HomeCat checks zoning and develops the layout, site fit, and drawing package.

  3. 03

    Save and export

    Save the project and export measured drawings, quantities, and cost inputs.

Project measurements and costs

HomeCat keeps the project dimensions connected to material quantities and cost inputs as the plan changes.

Primary measurements
Fence run lengths
Additional dimensions
Post and gate spacing
Units
Metric + imperial

Measured project details

  • Fence run lengths

    HomeCat measures each boundary segment, return, corner, and material transition along the proposed fence.

  • Post and gate spacing

    HomeCat captures post intervals, panel bay widths, gate openings, hinge clearances, and latch locations.

  • Height and grade changes

    HomeCat records fence heights, ground elevations, stepped or racked transitions, and bottom clearances.

Material and cost inputs

  • Panels and rails

    HomeCat totals fence length by material and converts each run into panel, rail, picket, or mesh quantities.

  • Posts and footings

    HomeCat counts line, corner, end, and gate posts with their footing diameters, depths, and concrete volumes.

  • Gates and hardware

    HomeCat schedules gate leaves, frames, hinges, latches, drop rods, and powered operator components for pricing.

What homeowners usually ask

Does HomeCat check my property's zoning requirements?

Yes. HomeCat automatically checks the property's zoning requirements and uses them to guide the project. It also flags permit or professional-review items that still need attention.

What should fence plans include?

A typical package includes Fence site plan, Fence elevations, Gate and dimension notes, Permit or HOA package. HomeCat tailors the sheets and level of detail to the project, property, applicable permit requirements, and professional scope.

What should I gather before I start?

Prepare survey or accepted boundary information, site photos, fence type, height, gates, materials, grade conditions, easements, and local rules. Better source information reduces assumptions and makes review comments easier to resolve.

Can these drawings support a permit or contractor quote?

Yes. HomeCat builds one coordinated package for permit applications, contractor pricing, and construction coordination, including the project-specific documents and licensed professional input.

Can HomeCat provide stamped architectural or engineering drawings?

Yes. HomeCat provides architectural and engineering drawings with licensed professional review and stamping. The review and stamp are coordinated as part of the final drawing package.